Part 7: Sea Trials. Boat launch and 3HP Motor Testing - The Garage Engineer

[@viewsandreviews180]

Great project and I’m glad it works so well. Your outboard probably has a sheared pin at the propeller. Just a suggestion: I used a 30 pound thrust trolling motor and deep cycle batteries (one for out one for return) for the power on my john boat. It’s quieter, weighs less and provides as much or more power than a 7 HP motor. Also I’ve added a 100 watt solar panel and charger to extend my range and provide shade when wanted.

[@kathmandu1575]

Excellent work Sir.

[@vloogle4924]

I think the shear pin is toast. There is just enough friction to spin the screw. That motor should push you hard enough to fall out.

[@joelbuff5605]

broke the shear pin when he accidentally ran aground. I was laughing, because i have done the same.

[@ChristianCastleman]

Yup...my first boat had same engine too...maybe a year or two earlier. Pushed my 10ft plywood boat briskly even with 4 people in it.

[@robertbardoorian9604]

Derek is probably right. The pin is gone or that prop is too small/pitch. You should move along OK with 3 ponies!

[@uralbob1]

That's exactly what I think. That thing should have been flying across the water!

[@tanioraaura1274]

Ha ha ha @ fall out. Was thinking shear pins cracked.

[@PropanePete]

Yep, I think all the comments are in agreement. That 3hp Evinrude should have no trouble pushing that boat along at a fair clip, so the prop shear pin has probably sheared. Make a couple of row-locks and get some proper oars and it should row quite well too. Great little project by the way, a boat from two pieces of ply and a bit of pine here and there, awesome.

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

Hello brother! Resently I make the same boat with you ! I make some deference and it came more heavy than yours ! I have not problem with that ! The problem for me is that is not steady at all ! You find any way to make it stady ?

[@arnarne]

Watched you build the boat and restore the motor. Felt sorry f. you when motor didn't push the boat properly. As so many others has said, it must be the shear pin. They break easily f. safety reasons. Hope you get it to work properly. Those little 3 hp. motors are excellent and was in production f. about 20 years just because they are so good! Looking forward to see you in the boat again. Thank you ever so much f. the videos and all the hard work and hours you put in to make them. Much appreciated! All the best from Sweden.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoied the video. This was a fun project.

[@lukevolosin2586]

I agree! Great job! If not the sheer pin, then you have a spun hub in the prop. Also a fun fix. Have hydraulic press will travel!

[@AlbertE21]

Great video, thanks, this took me back to 70's when my mate and me made a dingy out of 2 sheets plywood, it looked so alike but just not as professional. Unfortunately launched the boat before laying fibreglass over the joints, knee deep in water in no time. Memories we will never forget,

[@uralbob1]

With color matched boat trailer! Very cool! Thanks!

[@Herry_Badar]

wow amazing this video sir,thanks very much for tutorial making boat

[@yadabotbingo]

That thing will row like a dream. After you pick up a few shear pins for your prop, add some oar locks to your boat. Get oars not paddles, will be perfect for it. Get further away from shore before you lower that long shaft and raise it before coming too close to shore. That motor should move that boat plenty fast. Always keep spair shear pins with you in the boat. Make another video when you are out again and up to cruising speed.

[@nicholasblubaugh716]

Keep a couple of small nails and some pliers on your boat or in the tackle box. They work well for shear pins. Especially if you use it in a shallow creek or river.

[@phyl1283]

Check the shear pin on the prop. 3 HP ought to move that little boat at a good clip not just drift along. I watched your build and it gave me the confidence to cut out and assemble a boat I drew out on a piece of plywood a couple of years ago. Now I will proceed to build it. That's a very nice looking boat.

[@malcolmsequeira7731]

It was a pleasure watching. You are a clever gentleman. God bless.

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

I've got a 2.6 hp and it moves my sailing kayak across the water with three people at a good clip. Just like everyone else has said, shear pin maybe or lower unit gear problem. I'm leaning toward the shear pin considering when you first fired it up in gear it started to take off.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

You're right. When it gets warmer ill make a fix video and put it back out on the water. Thanks for watching.

[@dougrobinson1341]

Nice job on the boat! You are brave putting up the video unedited! I have an old evinrude 3hp myself and have 1 bit of advice always make sure there's coolant water coming out the back of the motor. Mine loves to eat waterpump impellers on a regular basis! Otherwise an electric motor is nice for just buzzing peacefully along and no smoke or pollution of your beautiful lake. Good job!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for watching. I have tried everything and the only output of water pump ejection is a little putter. Not sure if that is enough but its doing something.

[@stevepeterson5943]

Awesome, is it 1/2" plywood? I built my own kayak for $37, totally half assed it for fun. . . . Eleven years ago and she still floats, been in the icy river many seasons, camping, hauling gear, caught in a giant storm once and she saved me. It is so satisfying that nobody understands unless they've done it. The haters can pound sand. Great project I love it! Also, I have a 2500 pound sailboat with just a 4 HP motor for scooting around, don't need much.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

1/4" ply. easier to bend. It doesnt take much to make a solid boat that will last over many years. Thanks for your support and watching.

[@stevepeterson5943]

@@TheGarageEngineer awesome, thanks!

[@DavidS19551]

Amazing job,well done..you are giving me ideas!!

[@neneidea]

I like it so much.Thanks for sharing

[@TheGarageEngineer]

My pleasure 😊 thanks for watching

[@craigmarsh4451]

Mind you all this person made basically a dory not the easiest to use he is doing something most of us wish we could try to do. When I was younger maybe now no way hosaay. Have fun. Oh and yes get some good quality sheer pins.

[@danielpatty9485]

Like some others have said, shear pin or splines are toast. Cool little boat build.

[@owenbarnacle363]

Have you made sure the propeller is well below the transom? If not it would be sucking water up and then back instead of straight back, causing you to be limited in speed.

[@michaelcolby4241]

You can see how well it will move that boat by how well it pushed the boat aground the first time it fired up. Most likely when you seared the pin in the prop. THe nut only holds the prop on, there is a pin that locks it up. Another bit of advise is to not let it run with the shaft out of water, there is a rubber impeller in the lower end. You don't want to let this run dry, if it fails the motor will overheat. Nice boat, thanks for the video.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for the comments. Thanks for watching.

[@staceystrickland5302]

Nice build. Glad to see that you had enough trailer for it ;-)

[@timberwalkers]

Impressive craftsmanship and a handsome boat! The 3 horse motor should push it fine once you get it sorted. But I agree that an electric trolling motor is the way to go. With an extension handle on the motor, you can sit in the middle for better weight distribution. Either way you go, wishing you continued success and looking forward to an update!

[@CharlieEcho]

I think this will be a great project for my grandson. I had a 3hp Evinrude very similar if not the same years ago, and sold it to a friend. It was a great little engine and would push our 12ft fishing boat with my wife, two kids and I very briskly across small lakes if fair weather. We will probably use an electric motor on our small lake.

[@robm7543]

I watched the build of the boat and it's Georgia lake trials, great! Nice job Sir & it looked like you had a lot of fun!!

[@kirkharrell7726]

Starting in the shallow water your prop may have struck the bottom and sheared the drive pin in the hub. The motor should really send you scooting along in that little boat.

[@randyfin8751]

Definitely check the prop. Probably the pin. 3.5 will move you along!

[@dennisshoemaker2789]

Thanks for the update! Great job on the boat! I'm glad it floats

[@CaseyRoseAlwaysPositive]

HOORAY !! It works !!! ~I followed you through the whole adventure and I learned at lot, THANKS for sharing !! :D

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@UDoIt2]

This is awesome! It's always rewarding when a completed project works.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Yes. It was so much fun. I can't wait for the weather to warm up to take it out again.

[@thebigpoppe]

If the propeller has a rubber hub the hub is probably worn out. Put the motor in gear with the off and try to turn the prop by hand. If the prop turns without spinning the motor then the prop needs replacement or you can have the hub repaired.

[@TPoirier]

3 HP should push that boat along pretty good, grabbing a life jacket may not be a bad idea! You may also want to check to see if the water impeller for cooling is working.

[@anthonydouglascontares3471]

Magneto is going bad this is why the motor is sputtering and won't keep running. Check wire contacts on magneto. Good motor, don't toss it out. Not complicated to repair. And not expensive to take to a outboard repair shop too. I have a 1989 Johnson sailmaster 4hp two-stroke outboard motor too and it has a decent amount of power for pushing my 26' sailboat at 6.5 to 7.5 knots per hour. Excellent video very educational

[@dryhumor7302]

Very cool series!!!! I wish that I had known of this sooner. I have been out on Lake Lanier many times and it is a great place to try out watercraft.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for watching the series. I love being on the lake too

[@airbc681]

Awesome dude! Just plain awesome! You sir. HAVE INSPIRED ME....

[@primocurcol4854]

Surely a nice boat! Tnx for sharing!

[@jameslogan103]

Breathtaking

[@cbthrasher]

That’s awesome. I go there all the time

[@TheGarageEngineer]

The base is 16"x 4.5"x 0.75" inches. The clamping arms closed is 15"x3"x3.5" inches wide. This shape is what I was working with. The actual deminsions I use was based on what materials I had on hand and what materials I had determined the final deminsions of the pieces. Good luck with your build. Thanks for watching

[@clacker54]

Oh and one more. That was totally me with my first boat. The expressions on you face brought back many many memories. Now I test alone and in an isolated area to fix everything before the reveal. Maybe I need to post some of my not so perfect

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for the support. Either way you do it, just keep on making. 👍

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Do you have a KZbin channel?

[@clacker54]

I do but nothing of consiquence By reveal I ment launch party.

[@MetalJoe0609]

That is a very cool boat. It looks like the hull design and seating layout is for a rowboat, why not install some oarlocks and avoid the whole makeshift paddle arrangement?

[@GGCGAGSG]

That 3hp should push that boat pretty good my friend. Great video and nice work! Hope the motor works out.

[@mrhoangvo]

Great work! I've been looking forward to your updated video with the shear pin fixed and what that 3 HP engine fly your boat across.

[@BagsRivaRaet]

I'm so excited wow

[@motoguzzicrazy]

Its either the shear pin or the wavy rubber cone insert used inside the 3hp prop is slipping due to age /worn out. just got done reworking my 3hp evinrude, I'm almost afraid its almost overpowering your boat when you get it to work, it will move you along easily 6-8 knots.

[@dodongcasre6043]

im surely exiting to see your boat running.its so good.tnx for sharing your video

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thank you for watching

[@terrystover7365]

I don't know a lot about it but it seemed it might be a sheared pin. The prop will sometimes turn even with a pin that is sheared but fail under load. The other thing is, it almost sounded like it was cavitating. ???? I followed you all the way from start to finish and wanted to tell you I admire your skills. Wonderful work you've done.

[@muhammadfajri7497]

Very good... thank you so much for your video...👍👍👍👍

[@TheGarageEngineer]

👍

[@garywhelansr5602]

Agreed change shear pin n maybe one size bigger prop but shouldnt have to. My 3hp pushes my 26ft pontoon in emergencies if needed good luck sir..

[@TechnicIsFun]

A man with not many words:)

[@andrewburnett2215]

More power to you - it was a hoot!

[@RAGproduction]

hahaha hilarious boat. Kudos for getting this far with it

[@cpinedo]

I recommend installing three pieces of wood along the entire length of the bottom to protect the fiberglass from the rocks. You should check the propeller on the motor. Overall very good work. Congratulations.

[@lloydholt6511]

I agree. Runners provide protection for the hull and help the boat to track. Try paddling out a short distance from the launch point before starting your motor. I agree with others pull the prop off and see if the shear pin is intact. Wise men always keep several shear pins in their tool kit or tackle box. Evinrude dealer should have them or be able to order them for you. Great video Enjoy your boat and engine

[@tomharrell1954]

Cesar Pinedo S. What fiberglass?

[@andyverity1176]

I'll echo the comments about the shear pin. Also check that the engine stem is long enough to put the prob below the bottom of the boat. nice boat though, the back looks very low in the water though with the outboard on it.

[@RaiseHull]

Do check the prop - but when you check it see if it has a rubber insert in the hub. Sometimes they have that instead of or in conjunction with a pin. Sometimes the rubber dries out and rots a bit and you can feel like it's ok when you spin it by hand or put the engine in gear with no load, but when you put a load on it (ie in the water in gear trying to move the boat) the shaft spins and the prop really doesn't. You may need a new prop if that's the case.

[@PaulWooten23]

Saw a 4-year old kid laughing as he dog-paddled past you like you were sitting still LOL! Wait, you WERE sitting still! Put a trolling motor on it, the light weight of the motor will compensate for the weaker power, and you'll go faster. Great work on the boat, looked like fun. I'll have to stick with making a floating party barge using the used 55 gallon poly barrels that I've seen here on KZbin. They look a lot safer...

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

This whole process has been absolutely inspiring to me - am returning to my country next year, that's going to be my first project ! Having been away from home , in Asia for almost a decade, will have to get all my powertools again - what would you recommend for this build ? Btw : You need to have the engine checked - Evinrude is a good brand, and trust me, on 3 hp that light boat should've been flying.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Glad you enjoyed the videos. This project only requires basic tools so any would work. But I like Marita brand. A jig saw and a sander would work best. A circular saw would make cutting the plywood easier and straighter. Good luck and post pictures of your boat when you build it.

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

@@TheGarageEngineer Thank you , appreciate that - I will probably go for both saws, I will likely follow it up with something else later ! Can I ask, what was the beam width ?

[@airbc681]

You ever come home?

[@stephaniemontero6077]

Great video brother! I’m wanting to build a boat for me and my wife and Daughter buuut...They don’t really like the idea 😞 I don’t think they feel safe with me building it.I tried to tell em that I wouldn’t build something that I wouldn’t feel safe or build something that would endanger my family.Wish me luck guys! Keep these videos coming man! Roll tide!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Just do it. Might need to be a little bigger for 3 passangers. Thanks for watching.

[@orcasea59]

Looks like the weight of motor and crew might be a little too far aft for a small dingy like that...? At any rate, I would suggest some floatation for yourself, especially when single handing and testing a new boat.

[@briha3142]

Where’d you hide the gas can for the motor? Isn’t the gas can supposed to be in the boat hooked up to the motor? Or does that old motor have its own built-in gas tank? Good job on the boat build, though! I’m inspired!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Motor has a built in tank on top. Thanks for watching.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome video

[@jameswitham1230]

Dumb question, but have you checked to see if it was in neutral? Some of my small o/b would still spin slightly in neutral however not enough to propel the boat.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

The motor has no netural. Its either on or off. I did check and its the shear pin. I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching.

[@xzqzq]

Very nice job on the boat. I would have suggested through-bolting the transom, rather than using screws, but very nice regardless. Can it be rigged with a sail ?

[@lachotowers9298]

Nice job amigo I love boat fishing water river ocean thanks... adios.

[@jamestobygauci8047]

Just inside the propeller you have a pin that is designed to snap if you hit the prop on the rocks so it hopefully stop you breaking the prop badly or even the drive shaft. It’s call a sure pin. That’s why it wouldn’t work properly I saw u ground out.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

ThanKs. Update video coming in a few weeks.

[@seydouside4081]

I'm Tanzanians. Iike this..boart..building

[@TheGarageEngineer]

I am glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@MrRamjet1252]

Definitely shear pin. It will move that boat a lot faster with a new shear pin. Great video!

[@ResoluteGryphon]

Builds a beautiful, hand-crafted boat and then slaps two scraps together to make a paddle.

[@tanioraaura1274]

True. Needs two oars and two rollicks.

[@HamiltonSRink]

Nice first effort! Shear pin. Secondly , rub rails to protect the fiberglass sealed chines!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Good idea!

[@ChristianCastleman]

Yeah shear pin for sure...that boat will fly with that motor...I could nearly plane a plywood skiff twice that size.

[@adrienbastarache8096]

the killing machine

[@tomsensible3999]

Very nice! You could (perhaps) use an electric trolling motor, and place the battery as far forward as is possible, to bring down the bow. I'd like to build a similar little runabout. That thing looks great..

[@svbarryduckworth628]

The 2hp Yamaha outboard for our dinghy died so we picked up one of these for a couple hundred bucks as the only option we found on the local craigslist who would deliver to where we are. We had to rebuild the carb. Seems great so far. Not much more powerful than the yamaha 2hp though, and 8 lbs heavier. Maybe a little more work on it amd it'll run better. Still learning all the knobs. Ours looks almost new. Serial number says it is 1952-1954. This motor is 15 years older than me. Seems almost a shame to use up a museum piece.

[@kabulmagak1611]

Very good video l enjoy watching it

[@barrylitchfield250]

I believe those old props have a rubber mounted system between the Hub and the prop blades. The rubber shrinks and hardens as it ages allowing the blades to slip around the hub.

[@fakiirification]

3hp should have got that boat up on a plain. definitely check out the lower unit. possibly the prop is slipping on the shaft?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

It does. I sheared the prop pin. Fixed it in following video. Thanks for watching.

[@stephenbirks6458]

Thanks for sharing your hobby with us - All the very best - And happy sailing - Shame your outboard is not pushing out the power you had excpected ! - All the very best SB British Isles

[@tanioraaura1274]

Hmmm i want to have a go at building a ply dingy now and maybe fit a motor too . Use it on the sea

[@TheGarageEngineer]

It’s fun and addicting. Good luck with your future project.

[@tanioraaura1274]

@@TheGarageEngineer Thankyou. Im from New Zealand

[@laurylafleur3915]

The motor is designed for the exhaust to be under water. It helped to muffle the exhaust noise on quiet lakes.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for the info.

[@rogerbuss6069]

My suggestion is to go to a high output rear mounted trolli!g motor. Better thrust and the battery could be put up front to balance out the load.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Good idea. Might try it when it gets warmer.

[@bhartikumar8780]

@@TheGarageEngineer hi iam fiji n would like buy same kind boat

[@gpecaut1]

Add a keep, or at least a skeg. That will give the boat directional stability. I put a strip of aluminum on my keep now to stern. It's sacrificial and easily replaced. Otherwise in a shot time you will scrub a hole in your boat beaching it.

[@allanthoms5598]

look at 5:20 into your video. The motor pushes fine...but you sheared the pin in the prop. replace the pin.

[@inboxterapie5608]

That’s what I was thinking. How come it seems like a complete work horse but then it turns into a little baby motor.

[@TheDakotaThurmond]

Soon as I saw the lake I knew it was Lanier lol

[@rickt7826]

Do a lot of my own woodworking and have considered trying this myself. I was always a little concerned about the weight though and managing it in and out of my truck by myself (no trailer). Made me nervous just watching you trying it out but seemed to be seaworthy. Hope your state is easier than mine getting something homebuilt titled and licensed.

[@johnpelham8710]

It could be that if the prop isn't below the keel, you will get cavitation (air being sucked into prop), because transom stops water passing through prop. I couldn't really see if prop is below keel.

[@josephhoover7175]

Could be a couple things. The RPMs say you should have been moving alot faster. Check the splines they may be worn and slipping but more than likely it is the sheer pin. Do a check if your worried about the compression should be above 90 and should be within 10 psi of the other cilander. Most good powerheads are 100 to 135 psi but will run ok at 90 is most cases. Also sounds like some timing and carb adjustment might be in order. You can order the manual on eBay for a few dollars will be a disk you can put on a computer. Keep working at it.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for the advice. I need to look into adjustion the timing and the condition of the splines. Thanks for watching.

[@allanthoms5598]

pull the prop off...it looks like you sheared the pin.

[@croceye2544]

Hi. Just finish watching. The problem with the engine, is that, the engine, is sucking water behind the boat, instead under the boat. Put the engine closer to the water. Problem solve.

[@alfredanderson1088]

re doin ultra lite seanymph have and run 3hps- just found your vid my guess is the friction cone under your prop not tight enough- great little motors should move your lovley skiff right along. prob allready know, just thought I'd share

[@aharanha]

Did you ever get proper oarlocks and oars? I built the 6' version of this boat and even it rowed very nicely, your 7.5 foot version would be even better.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Not yet. Still working on my winter to do list. Thanks for watching.

[@tomm2812]

Like Carver below, I have sheared prop pins before, oddly on that type motor, sounded and looked just like that. After rowing a mile home against a stiff wind, kept a spare shear pin in the tackle box. You need some weight to keep the bow down. And where was your life vest Sir. Good show. Best

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Good idea. I'm going to check the pin today and repot back. Thanks for watching.

[@hugort100]

jajaja, La verdad es que nunca pensé que se mantendría a flolte , pero funciono ... Felicitaciones, fue un buen trabajo.

[@AboxofMonsters]

Nice work you know about the sheer pin but one thing you want to do is never even start a motor thats water cooled out of water as the water pump impeller burns up. Not hard to change you will want to do it. 3 hp will be fine . I see two spark plugs that may be a old 6 hp

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Good advise. Thanks for watching!

[@kendickson3711]

I noticed that your motor fell early in the video, which could have damaged something. Also, running your motor out of the water will burn up your water pump impeller in about 5 seconds. Be sure to look for the water tell-tale indicating that the pump is working. That motor should move you along pretty well once you get things ironed out. Like other said, shear pin could be broken. Fun project and thanks for sharing!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

I found out I hit a rock and the sheer pin broke. All fix in the next video.

[@kendickson3711]

I saw the next video where you got her out on the lake. Great job! Thanks for sharing all your progress.

[@jofrederico81]

PARABÉNS PELA SUA CRIATIVIDADE E CAPRICHO, FICOU BONITO LEVE E PRÁTICO. GOSTARIA DE TER ESSE DESENHO SE POSSÍVEL. OBRIGADO!

[@pauloricardoazambuja7053]

Boa tarde tem o vídeo dele fazendo mais não coloca as medidas eu também queria fazer um para carregar na minha savero para pescar Veleda eu acho que o motor dele tá com pobrema que não andou nada um abraço amigo Porto alegre

[@davidmarsh8753]

did you check the drive pin for the prop

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Yes that is what is snapped. Update video coming soon.

[@TPoirier]

Literally just thinking the same thing as I watched it spin!

[@michaelt3798]

if you use an electric motor you'd need a long extension cord. where would you plug it in?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Solar power. Cosmic rays...

[@alejo0488]

Yeah careful man this is a saw too and a very powerful one

[@aoxaychannel]

I like your boat

[@nanophobia1941]

Awesome, nice job on the wood work I would have added more fiberglass for strength and longevity, but for a super lightweight boat its probably okay. On the motor I think everyone is correct on the pin. You should be able to achieve significant thrust and speedeven for just a 3 horsepower. Would love to see a video of you cruising at full speed. The exhaust ports are almost always to remain below waterline. Again I am very impressed at your boat building skill, especially if this was your first build. Make sure you use formulated 2 cycle oil. There will always be some smoke, but should be a little less actually. Have fun from your fellow boater.

[@XaltLures]

Nice project! You could transform the boat into a sailing boat, An electrical motor could help to get you back to the wall if theres no wind anymore.

[@lungchan1729]

i have a old johnson seahorse 3hp, even at slow speed it move faster with a small boat like a canoe. I don't what's wrong with your motor. but is definitely move faster.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

You are right something is wrong. We fix it in this weeks video. It will be out on Sunday. I hope you come back to watch.

[@lungchan1729]

@@TheGarageEngineer sure I will, I enjoy your determination. Watch you do it, give me courage to do it too. Sometimes I want to give up and go buy a electric motor for my canoe. My motor runs last year but doesn't run anymore this year... watching your video and troubleshotting along. Thanks for your time.

[@dbentley2195]

Did you get your motor to operate correctly?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Yes. I am also working in an update video now where I take it out on the water again with a newly installed rudder. Coming soon.

[@dbentley2195]

Do you mind me asking what you found wrong with it

[@TheGarageEngineer]

@@dbentley2195 it was the shear pin in the propeller. I hit a rock under water when I ran towards the shore. The repair will be in the upcoming video.

[@dbentley2195]

@@TheGarageEngineer cool glad it was a cheap fix good luck should push your little boat fast as you want that small of homemade boat to go 👍❤

[@billbyrd9845]

I don't think it has anything to do with the motor. It was turning plenty of revs. And I would think that almost any prop would push that little boat right along. The think the poster who suggested a sheared pin would be right (that or something else that keeps the prop from turning adequately). I wonder if a little ballast near the bow might level you out a bit once you getting it moving as it should. Life jacket might be a good addition.